“Branchtender Cypress at your service. Welcome to our little home.”
Branchtender Cypress is a member of the Treeminders and guards the gate at Oasis.
Background
Cypress was born in 2252. Although the Treeminders would love to renounce violence and weaponry, they aren't naive: Cypress is one of the main armed guardians of Oasis. He is generally found patrolling the entrance to the Oasis Caverns. Cypress is 25 years old and used to be a Wasteland adventurer. He is extremely loyal to Tree Father Birch, believing Oasis to be a holy place and Harold a god.[1]
Daily schedule
He can be normally found hanging out around the gate to the caves.
Interactions with the player character
Interactions overview
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This character is essential. Essential characters cannot be killed. | |
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This character is a permanent companion. | |
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This character is a temporary companion. | |
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This character starts quests. |
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This character is involved in quests. | |
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This character is a doctor. |
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This character is a merchant. |  -Sells: - |
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This character can repair items. | Max Repair condition: - |
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This character rents beds. | -.
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This character drops an ear upon death (Contract Killer). | |
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This character drops a finger upon death (Lawbringer). | |
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This character can be enslaved with the Mesmetron. | |
Quests
- Oasis: He gives you the key to enter the caves below Oasis.
- If you choose to add Birch's sap to Harold's heart, he gives you a missile launcher and two missiles.
Inventory
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items | On death |
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| Oasis villager robe Oasis druid hood |
R91 assault rifle Brass knuckles or combat knife or knife or lead pipe |
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Notable quotes
- "Branchtender Cypress at your service. Welcome to our little home."
- "I was an Outsider like yourself... wandering the world aimlessly, wasting my life trying to seek my fortune. When my eyes beheld the splendor of Oasis, I knew I'd found a holy place. Tree Father Birch allowed me to stay and I've been here ever since."
- "Leave our homes and bodies immediately; live no longer in them, but pass over into places where you can harm no one." – during ceremony
Appearances
Branchtender Cypress appears only in Fallout 3.
Behind the scenes
Cypress is the common name for Cupressaceae, a family of trees. All of the human residents in Oasis have horticultural names.
References
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